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How Does BetaVia Work?

Kemin's patented BetaVia beta glucan ingredients are thoroughly researched and shown to support immune health.1In vitro and animal studies show BetaVia can work in the body by priming key immune cells, promoting cell signaling and providing nutrition and antioxidant support.

What is Beta Glucan?

Beta glucans are polysaccharides (long chains of glucose molecules) present in algae, bacteria, fungi and plants like oat and barley. Beta glucans vary based on chemical structure and role within the cell. Most beta glucans, including the types found in fungi, oat and barley, serve as structural components in the cell wall. Kemin's beta glucan is sourced from an algae called Euglena gracilis, in which beta glucan serves as energy storage and is found floating freely within the cell.

Types of Beta Glucan

The chemical structure and insolubility of beta-glucan from whole algae Euglena gracilis benefits immune health since immune cells recognize (1,3) linkages and are primed by the beta glucan. The structure and insolubility of (1,3)(1,6) beta glucan from yeast also benefits immune health.

You may also be familiar with other types of beta glucan that support other functions in the body. The structure and solubility of (1,3)(1,4) beta glucan in oat benefits heart health by binding and removing cholesterol from the body. The structure and insolubility of (1,4) beta glucan, called cellulose, is found in plants high in dietary fiber and supports bowel health.2-5

Why choose Euglena gracilis algae as a beta glucan source?

Microalgae and components of microalgae are growing in popularity in human nutrition. Algae can be found in many different functional foods, beverages and supplements globally.

Algae is a special source because it shares characteristics of both plants and animals, containing high nutritional value in the form of protein, vitamins, fatty acids and carotenoids. The process of producing algae is highly sustainable and efficient since algae can act as an autotroph (self-feeding) or heterotroph (feeding externally.) Kemin's patented Euglena gracilis is minimally processed with no harsh solvents.1

Immune Health Solutions

Maximize your health with nutritional immune support

BetaVia™ Complete is a nutrient-rich, dried whole algae fermentate that provides nutritional support for a healthy immune system.

Over 50% beta glucan

Over 20% protein with essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids

375 mg dose

PRESERVE your health with pure immune support

BetaVia™ Pure is the purest whole algae-sourced beta glucan currently on the market.